Vice President, John Henderson

John Henderson, originally from the East Coast, is a retired nuclear materials engineer who worked on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation prior to retiring.  He is a member of the Corvette Marque Club of Seattle and an avid pinochle player.  John joined the board of directors of Hope For Horses in 2008 after becoming personally aware of examples of horse abuse and neglect.  As a previous board president and current Vice President, John helps direct the mission and goals of HFH and successfully coordinated a nationwide fund raising campaign for a very special rescued Shetland pony.  John’s hope is to give back to the community, to afford himself the satisfaction of knowing he is helping to save those that cannot save themselves, and to enjoy the human/animal connection that only animal lovers understand. 

Director, Mandy Kirtz Moon

Mandy Moon attended the University of Minnesota where she  received a BA in Sports Management with a minor in coaching.  Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, Moon was a medical esthetician.  An avid horse enthusiast, Moon has served on the Hope For Horses board of directors since  2006.  She volunteers for Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Pajama Program, and works alongside husband and former NFL athlete Warren Moon in supporting many other charitable organizations. 

Director, Toni Smart

Toni Smart grew up in northern Minnesota, but has lived in Seattle for the past 19 years.  Prior to her position as Logistics Manager for the Target Corporation, Smart spent two and a half months back-packing through Europe.  After 11 years with Target, Smart joined the The Boeing Company as a  Supply Chain Management Analyst.  An avid outdoors enthusiast, Smart enjoys hiking, camping, and water sports.

Co-Founder, Jenny Edwards

After a long career with Xerox, IBM, and Microsoft, Edwards retired and spent some time traveling internationally with husband John Edwards.  Jenny is a certified animal cruelty investigator, and has acted as an expert witness in multiple animal cruelty cases.  In addition to serving on multiple nonprofit boards and committees, she acted as the Executive Director for Hope For Horses from 2003-11.  Edwards enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and reading true crime stories.

Director, Adrienne Moe Williams, MSW

Adrienne Moe Williams, MSW is a graduate of the University of Washington and until recently was employed by the Department of Social and Health Services working with children and families.  An avid horsewoman, Williams has been involved with Hope For Horses since 2006.

Director, Brian Kiernan, MSSA, LICSW

Originally from Texas, Brian earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi and a Master of Science in Social Administration/Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Brian currently works with the Swedish Family Medicine-Cherry Hill clinic as a Clinical Social Worker and teaches in the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency Program.  In addition, he is a Practicum Instructor with the University of Washington- School of Social Work. Brian specializes in Geropsychiatric Social Work and has a particular interest in human-animal interactions and hoarding behaviors. Brian enjoys spending time with his partner Dan and their cat Merlin, traveling, writing and camping.

Director, Shannon Cunio

Shannon Cunio is a graduate of Central Washington University with a degree in Law & Justice.   As a local business owner and licensed real estate agent, Shannon brings a wealth of financial and management experience to Hope For Horses. Animals have always been an important part of her life, and she has opened her home to numerous rescued pets - including three dogs who currently make their home with Shannon and husband Christopher.